Tag: human rights

Despite attempts of ghosting, Egypt chased by devastating record in enforced disappearance

Egyptian security agencies have repeatedly said that groups accusing them of abducting…

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Expansion of security apparatus to confront terrorism at expense of human rights in Egypt: NCHR vice president

I fear that young people’s withdrawal from political work will last for…

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Civil society workers ask Al-Sisi to reject parliament’s NGO Law

The law was passed without dialogue, and violates local and international standards,…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Police officers to undergo human rights awareness training organised by NCHR

A preliminary cooperation protocol has been signed between the Ministry of Interior…

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Parliament’s first drafted legislation on NGOs heavily criticised

NGO establishment issues, governmental oversight, and prison among problems faced in new…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Over 300 signatures in solidarity statement with syndicates, workers

NGOs, political parties, and public figures decried oppression on press, doctors syndicates…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Journalists rally in solidarity with sentenced Press Syndicate leaders

In opening speech, syndicate president considers it an honour to be guilty…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Press Syndicate case criminal, unrelated to freedom of speech: Al-Sisi

These comments are the first by the president on the topic since…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

MP Al-Sadat faces parliamentary investigations on Thursday afternoon: media officer

Former head of Human Rights Committee has been accused of leaking a…

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Russia pushed out while Egypt wins a seat on UN human rights council despite violations

Egypt wins membership among other countries that are also accused of severe…

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